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Shocking Moments and Surprise Victories at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix

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Exciting updates and unexpected turns at the Canadian Grand Prix! Read on to catch up with all the drama in the F1 world.

The 2024 Canadian Grand Prix FP2 session was a rollercoaster as Fernando Alonso dominated the track with the fastest time despite tricky weather conditions. The FIA Safety Car's role in ensuring race safety and its impact on transforming the competition was spotlighted. The rain added an element of surprise with Alonso leading FP2, leaving Max Verstappen in the unexpected 18th position.

In another twist, Lando Norris stole the show in a rain-affected first practice session in Montréal, showcasing McLaren's potential in challenging conditions. However, the F1 leader, Max Verstappen, faced a setback with a smoky battery problem, affecting his performance during the practice sessions.

As the excitement unfolded, fans followed live reactions as Verstappen navigated through worrying issues in the second practice session, setting the stage for an intense Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Despite challenges, Alonso shone with his impressive performance, securing the fastest time in FP2.

Max Verstappen's struggles and Alonso's dominance in the practice sessions hint at a thrilling race ahead in the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix. Stay tuned for more updates as the F1 action continues to unfold on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

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2024 Canadian Grand Prix FP2 report and highlights: FP2: Alonso ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Fernando Alonso set the fastest time during a weather-affected Free Practice 2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Spaniard putting his lap in during drier ...

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F1 EXPLAINS: The secrets of the Safety Car with driver Bernd ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

It's there to keep F1 safe, and it can transform a race. The FIA Safety Car is sent out in poor weather or after a crash to protect marshals, ...

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F1 Canadian GP: Alonso fastest in FP2 before rain hits (autosport.com)

Fernando Alonso headlined a wet/dry Formula 1 FP2 session at the Canadian Grand Prix by 0.5s over George Russell, as Max Verstappen was only 18th following a ...

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Alonso Fastest In Formula 1 Montreal Practice - SPEED SPORT (SPEED SPORT)

With a time of 1:15:810, Fernando Alonso was fastest in the second Formula 1 practice session of the day at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand ...

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F1 – Norris heads rain-affected first practice session in Montréal (FIA)

McLaren's Lando Norris topped the timesheets in a stop-start opening practice session for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix that was disrupted by ...

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F1 leader Max Verstappen hit by smoky battery problem in ... (WKRG News 5)

MONTREAL (AP) — Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen left the track early with his Red Bull machine smoking, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had the ...

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LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen encounters worrying second practice ... (RacingNews365)

Follow along with live coverage of Second Practice ahead of the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

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F1 LIVE | Follow the second free practice session for the 2024 ... (GPblog.com)

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with a trip to Montreal this weekend for the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix. The second free practice is about to start and ...

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Max Verstappen admits first day in Canada 'not ideal' as he reacts to ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen stated that his opening day of practice for the Canadian Grand Prix was “definitely not how I would have liked to get on” after his efforts ...

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Formula 1 Wants Lighter Cars, Closer Racing - But Will Changes ... (Forbes)

FIA has introduced some much-awaited changes, which will make Formula 1 cars lighter and shorter from the 2026 season.

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The bigger danger of F1's 2026 rules revamp (autosport.com)

As Formula 1's rules overhaul for 2026 is closely examined, concerns are growing on an overcomplication turning fans off plus a key philosophy being put at ...

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Formula 1 drivers react to 2026 regulations: Freedom vs. complexity ... (The New York Times)

The new rules call for slightly smaller, lighter and nimbler cars, swap out DRS for an energy boost to aid in overtaking, ramp up battery power and add active ...

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The seven concerns Formula 1 teams raised over new rules for 2026 (RaceFans)

F1 cars in 2024 are almost 200 kilograms heavier than they were 15 years ago, albeit including an 80kg allowance for drivers which was added five years ago.

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Stella: 2026 Formula 1 cars not fast in corners, too fast in straights (Grand Prix 247)

Andrea Stella revealed McLaren's findings from running the 2026 Formula 1 cars in the simulator - fast in the straights and slow in corners.

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What's concerning teams about F1 2026 plans (The Race)

Formula 1 teams doubt how achievable some of the FIA's objectives are for the 2026 rules. Here's everything they're concerned about.

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FIA Calls for More Powerful and "Nimble" F1 Cars with 2026 ... (HYPEBEAST)

FIA Calls for More Powerful and "Nimble" F1 Cars with 2026 Regulations: Along with a goal of having all cars run on 100% sustainable fuel.

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F1 - FIA Formula 1 2026 Technical Regulations Press Conference ... (FIA)

FIA REPRESENTATIVES: Nikolas TOMBAZIS (FIA Single Seater Director), Jan MONCHAUX (FIA Single Seater Technical Director) Q: Nikolas, perhaps we could start ...

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2024 Canadian Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Lewis ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Lewis Hamilton topped the times with an eye-catching performance during Saturday's third and final practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, ...

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Mercedes' Russell grabs pole for Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ... (CBC.ca)

George Russell edged Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen to take pole position in a thrilling qualifying session Saturday at the Canadian Grand ...

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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from qualifying for the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

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F1 Canadian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Mercedes-powered cars led the way on Friday, with Lando Norris (McLaren) setting the benchmark in FP1 and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) taking over the top ...

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F1 – Hamilton tops FP3 in Canada ahead of Verstappen and ... (FIA)

Lewis Hamilton finished almost four tenths of a second ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen with George Russell third in the second Mercedes as the Silver ...

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F1 Canadian GP: Russell on pole after dead heat with Verstappen (autosport.com)

George Russell claimed his second Formula 1 pole position in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, setting an identical time to championship leader Max ...

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F1 Canadian GP: Hamilton leads final practice from Verstappen ... (autosport.com)

Lewis Hamilton topped the final free practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, 0.374s clear of Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen in ...

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TECH TALK: Explaining the new 2026 F1 regulations and what they ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

With the FIA having recently unveiled the new set of F1 regulations for 2026 onwards, a number of changes will come into force for the next generation of ...

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2024 F1 Canadian GP qualifying results: George Russell takes pole (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Russell will start ahead of Verstappen, despite the dead heat, and McLaren's Lando Norris after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three ...

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F1 Canadian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch ... (autosport.com)

George Russell will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

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Russell takes Canadian Grand Prix pole, edging F1 points leader ... (WVNS-TV)

MONTREAL (AP) — George Russell edged Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen on a tiebreaker for the pole position Saturday in the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Mark Hughes: Why Mercedes is F1's fastest car in Canada (The Race)

Time will tell if Mercedes is definitively back in contention, but make no mistake about it: it's realistically the fastest F1 car at the Canadian GP.

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TREMAYNE: The story of the 2011 Canadian GP – one of the most ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the longest Grand Prix in the sport's history – which had a thrilling finish...

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